Jeostin’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Known locally as the broken bridge, El Puente Roto honors and pays tribute to a devasting flood that tore apart the bridge and everything that was across the Rio Tomebamba from what is now know as the historic or old Cuenca, was destroyed. The bridge was repaired but not rebuilt, as a reminder that nature rules, not man. Many people lost their homes and their lives. Now the bridge is a gathering place for photo ops, disco dancing and strolling visitors. From the broken bridge you are a few steps from the Castle and all the wonderful eateries it contains.
21 locals recommend
Broken Bridge
Puento RotoKnown locally as the broken bridge, El Puente Roto honors and pays tribute to a devasting flood that tore apart the bridge and everything that was across the Rio Tomebamba from what is now know as the historic or old Cuenca, was destroyed. The bridge was repaired but not rebuilt, as a reminder that nature rules, not man. Many people lost their homes and their lives. Now the bridge is a gathering place for photo ops, disco dancing and strolling visitors. From the broken bridge you are a few steps from the Castle and all the wonderful eateries it contains.
This large cathedral (circa 1885) features a series of sky-blue cupolas; the interior contains a magnificent altar and a famous crowned image of the Virgin Mary. There are tons of churches in Cuenca, but don't miss this one. Beautiful stained glass, marble columns, huge interior.
81 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Mariscal SucreThis large cathedral (circa 1885) features a series of sky-blue cupolas; the interior contains a magnificent altar and a famous crowned image of the Virgin Mary. There are tons of churches in Cuenca, but don't miss this one. Beautiful stained glass, marble columns, huge interior.
The Otorongo sector is located on the southwestern edge of the historic center of Cuenca, on Av. 3 de Noviembre, north bank of the Tomebamba River. It constitutes a historical point of the city, since the staircase was for a long time a descent of earth that united this sector with the center.
Plaza El Otorongo
15-23 y Avenida 3 de NoviembreThe Otorongo sector is located on the southwestern edge of the historic center of Cuenca, on Av. 3 de Noviembre, north bank of the Tomebamba River. It constitutes a historical point of the city, since the staircase was for a long time a descent of earth that united this sector with the center.
Sports Entertainment
The Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro is a multi-purpose stadium in Cuenca, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo Cuenca and Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Cuenca. The stadium holds 16,540 spectators and opened in 1945.
9 locals recommend
Alejandro Serrano Stadium
Avenida del EstadioThe Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro is a multi-purpose stadium in Cuenca, Ecuador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Club Deportivo Cuenca and Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Cuenca. The stadium holds 16,540 spectators and opened in 1945.
Parks
This is a fine park at the confluence of two rivers (Yanuncay and Tomebamba). Once a site of strategic importance which is why the native population built a settlement here called Pumapungo.
Nowadays it is a quiet place where people go to relax or do sports. Very pleasant and peaceful ambiance even during the weekend when locals rent a paddle boat at the pond in the center of the park. I particularly liked the trail along the river banks which is a bit wild. Hard to imagine this place was once the scene of a devastating flood in 1950.
27 locals recommend
El Paraíso Park
This is a fine park at the confluence of two rivers (Yanuncay and Tomebamba). Once a site of strategic importance which is why the native population built a settlement here called Pumapungo.
Nowadays it is a quiet place where people go to relax or do sports. Very pleasant and peaceful ambiance even during the weekend when locals rent a paddle boat at the pond in the center of the park. I particularly liked the trail along the river banks which is a bit wild. Hard to imagine this place was once the scene of a devastating flood in 1950.
Food scene
Feel the real taste of Indian Food available in Cuenca, Ecuador. Top-rated delivering excellent service with an extensive menu of vegetarian, chicken, lamb, beef and fish items!
PARADISE INDIAN RESTAURANT CUENCA
Tadeo TorresFeel the real taste of Indian Food available in Cuenca, Ecuador. Top-rated delivering excellent service with an extensive menu of vegetarian, chicken, lamb, beef and fish items!
With it's own identity and well-placed boots, they are a conceptual space that combines mystic and indigenous roots with what best of the music of recent times together is along with Fury Food and a drink menu. Enjoy different VIP environments that combine your favorite Rock & Metal playist, as well as karaoke and live performances.
Uku Pacha - Bar
5-14 y Calle LargaWith it's own identity and well-placed boots, they are a conceptual space that combines mystic and indigenous roots with what best of the music of recent times together is along with Fury Food and a drink menu. Enjoy different VIP environments that combine your favorite Rock & Metal playist, as well as karaoke and live performances.
Delicious Indian food and the experience in savory taste filled with flavors. A large menu with options anyone will find to be yummy!
Punjabi Rasoi indian Restaurant
5-48 Calle LargaDelicious Indian food and the experience in savory taste filled with flavors. A large menu with options anyone will find to be yummy!
Quality and good value vegetarian food option. Food made with love and creativity. Very rich flavors and different cuisines to choose from. Vegan. Located at the top of the stairs of the Parque de la Madre.
COMER SANAR VIVIR
Presidente BorreroQuality and good value vegetarian food option. Food made with love and creativity. Very rich flavors and different cuisines to choose from. Vegan. Located at the top of the stairs of the Parque de la Madre.